What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Speech-Language Pathologist position at Plan A Health?
Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist
Provide evaluation and treatment for adults with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute care setting.
Provide evaluation and treatment for adults with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute care setting.
- Complete comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Deliver direct therapy addressing speech, language, cognition, and swallowing needs.
- Document patient care in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation staff, and case management to support coordinated care.
- Assist with safe discharge planning based on patient needs.
- Educate patients and families on communication and swallowing strategies and treatment expectations.
- Strong clinical skills in adult speech, language, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia management.
- Ability to assess, diagnose, and develop effective, individualized care plans.
- Excellent communication and patient/family education skills.
- Proficiency with EMR documentation and clinical recordkeeping.
- Collaborative, patient-centered approach in interdisciplinary healthcare settings.